Topic: Kelly Clarkson

It has been ten years since the very first season of American Idol premiered on the Fox network. At the beginning it was a small singing competition with an unproven track record. While the show has had its hits and misses, stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks and Chris Daughtry have given legitimacy to a television show aimed at music fans. While sales for the shows largest artists have been massive, there is a glaring scar on the face of the American Idol franchise. His name is Taylor Hicks. This isn’t just personal, there are clear numbers to back it up. Continue...